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devious

adjective

/ˈdiːviəs/

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

devious means

cunning, sly, deceitful, underhanded, tricky

honest, straightforward, sincere

devious plan, devious means, devious tactics, devious path

felt, shared, or done by two or more people equally

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

Symbolic, legendary, famous, representing something significant or characteristic.

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep